| ID | 108050 |
| Title Proper | Economic growth, regime insecurity, and military strategy |
| Other Title Information | explaining the rise of noncombat operations in China |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Fravel, M Taylor |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Although China's armed forces have yet to complete its ambitious modernization program, its military strategy has begun to emphasize the ability to conduct noncombat operations such as disaster relief and peacekeeping in addition to traditional war fighting. This new component of China's military strategy is best explained by an unexpected relationship between economic growth and regime security. Although growth is key to the legitimacy of leaders in developing countries, it also creates new sources of domestic unrest and increases the vulnerability of the economy to external shocks, both of which, if unchecked, can harm future growth. As a result, developing countries such as China may use their armed forces to maintain political stability and provide services that the state lacks, such as emergency disaster relief. These conclusions are based on original data from China. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Security Vol. 7, No. 3; Sep-Dec 2011: p.177-200 |
| Journal Source | Asian Security Vol. 7, No. 3; Sep-Dec 2011: p.177-200 |
| Key Words | Economic Growth ; Regime Insecurity ; Military Strategy ; Noncombat Operations in China ; China ; Modernization Program |